How far is El Paso, TX from Ferris, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Ferris, TX is about 651 miles (1047.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 576.8 miles (928.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
650.99 mi
10h 53m
Flight
576.84 mi
928.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
576.84 mi
Kilometers
928.34 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
650.99 mi
Kilometers
1047.67 km
Drive Time
10h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
10h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:53 PM to 7:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
325.1 mi
05h 26m
To Ferris
325.8 mi
05h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Ferris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Ferris.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 660: 5th Street

    1027 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 45

    1606 ft · 36 sec · North Interstate 45

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1696 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Central Street

    106 m · 12 sec · South Central Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    52 m · 7 sec · West 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Ferris.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 90%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 2%
Julius Schepps Freeway
9.17 mi · 1%
East 5th Street
0.32 mi
I 45 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.2 mi
576.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 26m from El Paso
Leave By
2:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Ferris?

The road trip is about 651 miles (1047.7 km) and usually takes 10h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 325.1 miles from El Paso and 325.8 miles from Ferris.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 576.8 miles (928.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.80 one way or $173.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Ferris, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Ferris. Straight-line distance: 576.84 mi (928.34 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Ferris

#2 Ferris

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

Population3,069
Coordinates32.5340300, -96.6655500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Ferris (-96.66555, 32.53403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1048 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.97 gal
86.96 L · about $86.80
Round trip
$173.61
45.94 gal · 173.92 L
Estimated CO2
204.1 kg one way
Round trip: 408.3 kg / 900 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $86.80 $173.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $97.67 $195.34
Premium $4.59 $105.46 $210.91
Diesel $3.99 $91.72 $183.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Ferris, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:08:50, although it is 02:08:50 in Ferris.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.